RI7.8 "Finding Your Everest"

According to the text, one reason to support the counter argument that Jordan should wait until he is older to climb the 7 summits is...

• his brain is not wired to make cognitive decisions

• he is too small

• he does not have enough muscle

• he needs more experience

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Does the title Finding your Everest mean to literally go out and climb Mount Everest?

• yes

• yes, but with help

• no

• no, it means to find your own goals

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Jordan Romero's goal is to help other kids...

• go on any trip to see the biggest mountain

• go after their dreams or goals

• tell their parents to support their child's dream

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What are the arguments against Jordan climbing mountains? Select all that apply.

• Jordan is climbing mountains for fame

• Jordan doesn't have the cognitive ability

• Jordan has dreams and goals to fill

• Jordan can get hurt because mountaineering is dangerous

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In 2010, Jordan Romero became the youngest in the world to climb

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount Everest

• Mount St. Helen

• Mount McKinley

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Paul Romero's claim is that

• the seven summits is not too big of a risk for a 13-year old

• his kid should be able to do whatever he wants to do

• the seven summits is too big of a risk for a 13-year old

• people should not climb mountains for fame

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Which of the following is NOT a reason to support Paul Romero's claim:

• Jordan is up to the challenge physically and mentally

• His father is also capable and experienced enough to train him

• Jordan was well trained before going on the first climb

• Jordan's brain is not well enough developed to make this decision on his own.

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What was so amazing about Jordan Romero's accomplishment at age 15?

• He was the first 15-year old to summit Mount Everest

• He was the first 15-year old to summit all seven of the seven biggest mountains

• He was the first 15-year old to summit Mt. McKinley

• He was the first 15-year old to become a mountaineer

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What is the definition of persevere as it is used in the sentence: Jordan persevered, though, and in July 2006, when he was 10 years old, Jordan and his family climbed 19,300-foot-high Mt. Kilimanjaro.

• gave up due to fear

• gave up due to injury

• pushed through with determination

• changed his mind before he got there

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What is the best choice for the article's central idea?

• Jordan Romero wants to challenge others to set goals, be active, healthy, and to pursue their own adventures.

• Publicity is not a reason to climb a mountain.

• Young people do not have the mental and physical abilities to make difficult decisions.

• Between the ages of 10 and 15, Jordan climbed the highest mountain on every continent.

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